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LPN Unit Assistant - 2 North (req num: 9743)

LPN Unit Assistant - 2 North (req num: 9743) 2 North STPH Covington, LA
- Per Diem
- Day shift
Summary of the Job:
The LPN UA position is responsible for supporting inpatient nursing care units under the direction of the registered nurse (RN)

Minimum Qualifications: Current Louisiana LPN Licensure and BLS through the American Heart Association required. Intravenous (IV) Therapy certification required. Additional certification requirements vary by department. Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills required. Must have typing and computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and be able to perform detail oriented tasks. Ability to meet weekend and holiday requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: One year med/surg experience preferred.

Physical Demands:
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

This position requires the following: High School graduate or equivalent; current certification validated from the State of Louisiana Board of Examiners or must be currently enrolled in an NLN accredited RN program, in good standing and completed the first hospital-based clinical rotation; BLS through the American Heart Association; good communication skills; ability to meet weekend and holiday requirements. Do you meet the requirements of this position? If you meet the minimum requirements, please indicate this related experience/education when completing your application.